• First Impression
• Highly Visible
• Highly Visited

Compliance Enhancement

• Erosion Control Requirements
• Regulatory Requirements Met
• Water Quality Improvement
• Riparian Habitat Improvement

Habitat Enhancement

• Habitat for Wildlife
• Removal of Invasive Plants Included
• Restoration of Native Plants Included
• Highlights Locally Native Plants

Maintenance Advantages

• Ease of Installation
• Low Cost Installation
• Low Maintenance
• Life-Cycle/ Long-Lasting

Safety/Wellness Enhancements

• Pedestrian Traffic Area
• Human Interaction w/Landscape Inviting
• Safety of Maintenance Crews
• Safety Concerns Addressed
• Safety of Staff
• Vehicular Traffic Safety Enhancement

Resources

• Funding Availability Exists
• Landscaping Plan Exists
• Leverages Resources (funds, labor, expertise)
• Materials Availability

DOE Mission

• Research Opportunity Provided

Other

• Serves as Demonstration/Education Area
• Stakeholder Input Provided (or Request Made)
• Straightforward Approval Requirement (no delays expected)

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